CNA Classes in Long Beach, CA: 9 State-Approved Programs
Long Beach has 9 CNA training programs on California's approved list. California requires 160 hours of training, 100 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Long Beach area is $47,380 a year, about the same as the California figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Long Beach
Each program below appears on California's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Goodwill Solac | 800 W Pacific Coast Highway, 90806 | (562) 435-3411 |
| Goodwill Solac | 800 W. Pacific Coast Highway, 90806 | (562) 435-3411 |
| Hellen School For CNA | 2047 1/2 Orange Avenue, 90806 | (714) 507-8270 |
| Innate Technical College | 4201 Long Beach Blvd Suite 405, 90807 | (951) 665-4124 |
| Jni Healthcare Institute | 3294 Cherry Avenue, 90807 | (888) 356-8265 |
| Los Angeles Education Corps CNA Program | 3635 Atlantic Avenue, 90807 | (562) 216-1790 |
| Los Angeles Skills Academy | 3701 Long Beach Boulevard #306, 90807 | (213) 444-8997 |
| Los Angeles Skills Academy | 2153 West Hill Street, 90810 | (213) 444-8997 |
| Los Angeles Skills Academy, Llc | 2153 West Hill Street, 90810 | (213) 444-8997 |
Programs: CDPH ATCS/TPRU (official list), mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Long Beach
CMS lists 25 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Long Beach, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Long Beach.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Long Beach
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Long Beach
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take California's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the California Nurse Assistant Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the California registry works.
CNA classes in other California cities
- Los Angeles (31)
- Sacramento (17)
- San Diego (17)
- San Jose (14)
- Fresno (13)
- Bakersfield (12)
- Anaheim (11)
- Riverside (11)
- El Cajon (8)
- Modesto (8)
- San Bernardino (8)
- Norwalk (7)
Questions about CNA classes in Long Beach
- How many CNA classes are in Long Beach, CA?
- California's approved nurse aide training list names 9 CNA programs in Long Beach. Each is listed on this page with its address and phone number.
- How much do CNAs make in Long Beach?
- Typical CNA pay in the Long Beach area is $47,380 a year, or $22.78 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The California figure is $47,630.
- How long is CNA training in Long Beach?
- Programs in Long Beach follow California's requirement of 160 training hours, including 100 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Long Beach?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 25 nursing homes in Long Beach.